Book Description
Breaking into the sports industry isn't about passion alone. It's about strategy, relationships, resilience, and understanding how the business actually works.
Breaking Into Sports: The Real Guide to Landing Your Dream Job is the honest, practical playbook the author wishes he had when starting out. Instead of theory or outdated case studies, this book delivers real-world lessons from someone who built a career in professional sports from the ground up—starting with 16 internships and early professional experiences in college and growing into a decade-long career across major sports organizations.
Inside, you'll learn:
- The truth about breaking into sports — why passion alone won't get you hired, how geographic flexibility can change your opportunities, and what it actually takes to stand out among thousands of applicants.
- Networking strategies that work — how to move beyond transactional connections and build authentic relationships that open doors throughout your career.
- What to expect in your first job — surviving the grind of entry-level roles, handling constant rejection, and turning those early positions into launchpads for future opportunities.
- Career progression across the industry — realistic timelines, salary ranges, and insights into different departments within sports organizations.
- The advice nobody tells you — crafting emails that get responses, mastering informational interviews, managing burnout, and knowing when it's time to pivot.
Written by a sports business professional with experience across sales, operations, and revenue generation in organizations such as the Phoenix Suns, San Francisco Giants, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Guardians, Cincinnati Reds Spring Training Facility, Athletes Unlimited, and the Israeli National Baseball Team, this book pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build a career in sports.
This guide is for students mapping out their future, recent graduates navigating the job market, and early-career professionals wondering if they're on the right path. It's a decade of hard-earned lessons, practical advice, and industry insight—designed to help you navigate the sports business with clarity and confidence.
If you've ever dreamed of working in sports but felt unsure how to break in, this is your roadmap.
